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Author:
Devine, Jack, 1940-
Title:
Good hunting : an American spymaster's story / by Jack Devine with Vernon Loeb.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
Sarah Crichton Books/FarrarStraus and Giroux,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
324 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Devine, Jack--1940-
United States--Central Intelligence Agency--Officials and employees--Biography.
United States--Central Intelligence Agency--History--20th century.
Spies--United States--Biography.
Espionage, American--History--20th century.
Intelligence officers--United States--Biography.
United States--Foreign relations--1945-1989.
United States--Foreign relations--1989-
Other Authors:
Loeb, Vernon.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [303]-306) and index.
Contents:
1. Inside the invisible government -- 2. Mules, pick-up trucks, and stinger missiles -- 3. "Your friend called from the airport" -- 4. "We need to polygraph him" -- 5. "Jack, this changes it all, doesn't it?" -- 6. Do I lie to the Pope, or break cover? -- 7. Selling the linear strategy, one lunch at a time -- 8. Jousting with the Soviets : when I knew it was over -- 9. A new boss, a bad penny, and a principled heroin dissent -- 10. The rooster and the train -- 11. Raising the bar -- 12. Undisclosed -- 13. Splitting a steak -- 14. Good hunting -- Postscript -- People consulted.
Summary:
A CIA veteran with extensive experience in covert operations presents a guide to the art of spycraft while illuminating the CIA's essential role, sharing a cautionary message about its recent transition toward paramilitary activities.
ISBN:
0374130329
9780374130329
LCCN:
2014001349
Locations:
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
DBPE173 -- Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake)
S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)
NQPA983 -- Joice Public Library (Joice)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)
DAPG173 -- Mason City Public Library (Mason City)

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